Heat Stress Causes
Name one common way the body gets rid of heat?
Sweating
What kind of clothing will make heat stress worse?
clothing that does not breath
Where on the body would you find heat rash?
Skin fold or belt line
Name 2 ways to treat the skin folds for a heat rash
keep dry and clean
What should a worker wear when it is very hot?
Light loose clothing that breathes and a hat
What happens to the body's blood vessels when the body is stressed by heat?
They dilate / expand
What kind of personal conditioning may make you more at risk for a heat illness?
Being out of shape or being overweight or lack of sleep
What is the most dangerous consequence of heat syncope (fainting)?
Injury from falling
What would you recommend a worker to do when suffering from heat cramps?
Drink a sports drink, to make sure they have the proper balance of water, sugar, & salt
What 2 common beverages should a worker avoid when it is very hot?
Alcohol and drinks lots of sugar
Name 3 environmental conditions that make it very hot for a worker
1. High air temp
2. High Humidity
3. No wind or air movement
What kind of diet would put a worker at risk of heat illness in hot weather?
low salt diet
Heat cramps are the result of the loss of what electrolyte (body mineral)?
Salt (sodium)
What would you NOT recommend a worker to take when suffering from heat cramps?
Salt tables and caffeine
How much and how often should a worker drink water when the risk of heat stress is HIGH?
1/2 liter or 1 pint every half hour
or a cup of water every 15 mins
Name 1 common internal and 1 common external source of heat stress
internal - moving muscles (produces heat)
external - environmental heat
What 2 chronic medical conditions make a worker at a greater risk for heat illness?
diabetes or heart disease
Name at least 3 symptoms of heat exhaustion
-Dizziness -Nausea/vomiting
-Headache -Sweating
-Fatigue/weakness -Weak/rapid pulse
-anxiety/poor judgement -Cool, Clammy skin
If a person faints while working hard, what kind of heat illness should you assume this is?
Heat Stroke-
Cool by any means possible, use a fan to lower body temp, apply cold compressions, elevate feet.
How can you know that the amount of water you are drinking is not enough besides being thirsty?
You don't urinate or your urine is VERY dark
What is the difference between heat stress and heat illness?
Heat Stress- is the build up of to much heat in the body.
Heat Illness- is the breakdown of normal body functions from heat stress
Name 2 illnesses that would make a person more susceptible to heat illness?
-Stomach flu -Hang over
-Fever -Skin infections
-Malaria -Respiratory infection
-Dehydration -Medicines
Mark is acting crazy, has dry red skin that feels very hot when you touch it. What kind of heat illness is this?
Heat Stroke-
dry, hot skin
very high body temp
confusion
What is the best way to rapidly cool the body id you have no ice baths?
Wet down their body and vigorously fan
Name 3 medicines you should warn a worker about that could increase the risk of heat illness?
Any of the following meds;
Thyroid, Diet Pills, Laxatives, Anti-psychotic, Allergy-cough and cold meds, Tricyclic Anti-depression, Mental Health & Seizure, Calcium channel blockers, Diuretic's (water pills) Alpha Adrenergic, Heart and Blood Pressure, Beta-Blockers, Anti-Cholinergic, or Nausea- OP poisoning bladder or bowel.